Antique buttons

If you have and/or are planning to add mother-of-pearl (MOP) buttons to your Quilt(s) or any project there are some things to know about these little treasures. Back in the day, MOP buttons were re…

As long as antique buttons have adorned our clothing and shoes, people have been collecting them. Made from a multitude of materials - from metal to bone, wood to plastic - buttons are miniature pieces of everyday history.

Learn about the value of collecting vintage buttons by taking a look at various types of buttons, bone, jet, and glass, for example.

all about antique vintage collectible collectable clothing/sewing buttons

Plastic, wood, metal, glass- there are a LOT of vintage buttons out there. Thank goodness for button crafts like these to get you inspired!

In the early days, buttons were used as ornamental embellishments and signified status and wealth. However, as centuries passed, buttons evolved from embellishm

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Vintage Glass button necklace, 1940s, 1950s, pressed glass buttons, old buttons, antique jewelry, repurposed antiques, upcycled jewelry There is an assortment here of pressed glass designs, textures and shapes. I love the details of each button. The dangle length ranges from 1" to 1 1/2" each, with 18" chain. Nickel free. Check out my other listings. Please note: These items are vintage. Due to the nature and age, there may be some minor scratches or imperfections on the buttons. However, I…

PRICES MAY VARY. Material: our buttons are made of zinc alloy, which is a classic retro style, the silver and bronze styles allow you to create different styles Material: our buttons are made of zinc alloy, which is a classic retro style, the silver and bronze styles allow you to create different styles Size: ancient bronze button is approx. 17 mm in diameter, hole size: 2.3 mm, thickness: 7.4 mm; Silver button is 17-23 mm in diameter, hole size: 2.2-3.4 mm, thickness: 1.3-2.3 mm Scope of…

I have been an admirer and hoarder of buttons for a very long time. They are super easy to buy and stick in your backpack while traveling. While some people purchase souvenir postcards, I have always purchased buttons. But, there comes a time when the stash gets too great and it is time to create. [...]